tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77834174321483870022017-08-15T20:04:29.825-04:00Circle of Tea<br>
<i>We are crazy people dedicated to all things tea</i>Leshanoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-54132742728212553762011-04-08T15:13:00.002-04:002011-04-08T15:18:36.779-04:00Mighty Leaf - Orchard<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WfU1lMSZPcw/TZ9fR4QLwUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/6Xpxc2VEOPo/s1600/ML_white_orchard.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WfU1lMSZPcw/TZ9fR4QLwUI/AAAAAAAAAAU/6Xpxc2VEOPo/s320/ML_white_orchard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593294022980124994" border="0" /></a><br />From <a href="http://mightyleaf.com/">mightyleaf.com</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11310904169228043239noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-24582723128976943092011-04-08T15:12:00.002-04:002011-04-08T15:13:28.542-04:00Stash Earl Grey<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8g1rVPr5tPw/TZ9eQ7kQb4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/bBVaSqqdi5g/s1600/F20-1623702-0000bg.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 288px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8g1rVPr5tPw/TZ9eQ7kQb4I/AAAAAAAAAAM/bBVaSqqdi5g/s320/F20-1623702-0000bg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593292907178127234" border="0" /></a><br />Last month's tea - Stash earl grey.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11310904169228043239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-41390059589026729232011-02-19T11:41:00.002-05:002011-02-19T11:46:56.240-05:00Keemun Concerto from Adiago Teas<div style="padding: 5px 20px 0pt;"> <h1><br /></h1><span style="font-size:180%;">Keemun Concerto</span><br /> <div style="position: relative;" id="reviewsScore"> <div style="position: absolute; top: -25px; left: 480px;"> <div style="width: 50px; height: 30px; background: url(&quot;/images4/score_weight_bg.png&quot;) no-repeat scroll 0pt 0pt transparent; z-index: 2; line-height: 0.8em;"> <center> <div style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 5px;">200</div> <div style="font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">reviews</div> </center> </div> </div> </div> <div style="position: relative;" id="ratingScore"> <div style="position: absolute; top: -30px; left: 390px;"> <div style="width: 80px; height: 40px; background: url(&quot;/images4/score_rating_bg.png&quot;) no-repeat scroll 0pt 0pt transparent; z-index: 3; line-height: 0.8em;"> <center> <div style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 22pt; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 9px;">85</div> <div style="font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 5px;">rating</div> </center> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="float: left; width: 277px;"> <div style="padding: 0pt 10px;"> <h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jq9YtB0bcbw/TV_zadxW0ZI/AAAAAAAAADs/ASaM18FjkP4/s1600/keemun.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 201px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jq9YtB0bcbw/TV_zadxW0ZI/AAAAAAAAADs/ASaM18FjkP4/s400/keemun.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575442499701756306" border="0" /></a></h2><h2 style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Description</span></h2> <div style="padding-bottom: 15px;"> Black tea from the Anhui province of China. Perhaps the most famous of Chinese varieties, prized for its rich, toasty flavor, mineral flinty notes and smoky, almost incense aroma. Our Keemun Concerto steeps a beautiful, fiery amber red, with a smoky aroma and earthy, smooth flavor. Clean finish and very mellow. </div> </div> </div> <div style="float: left; width: 277px;"> <div style="padding: 0pt 10px;"> <h2 style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Story</span></h2> <div style="padding-bottom: 15px;"> Qimen is a county inside China's Anhui province, and Keemun tea is a variant of the name 'Qimen.' Until about a century ago, this region produced only green tea, which was unremarkable at best. However, once the local farmers switched to the manufacture of black tea, the results were a much better fit. Keemun teas come in a wide range of quality, some quite pedestrian, some simply sublime. The finer grades of this tea are known as Keemun Mao Feng and Keemun Hao Ya. Both are produced in very small quantities, making them pricey, but often well worth it."</div> </div> </div>Leshanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-35022050446250485572011-02-18T23:00:00.002-05:002011-02-18T23:01:02.122-05:00New tea teaserNew Tea sent out today - check back tomorrow for the tea and info on how you can get it! It's from Adiago, so its gonna be GOODLeshanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-29199158258993752912011-02-12T23:09:00.002-05:002011-02-12T23:11:26.891-05:00New Tea, Tuesday February 15th!!!The next round starts Tuesday the 15th! I have a WONDERFUL loose leaf tea all set, so members, break out your tea balls or presses.....for those of you spectating, be sure to check in for the reviews and how to get these lovely teas we in the Circle are exchanging!<br /><br />I'll be posting info about the tea on Tuesday, so be sure to check back and hear all the goodness!!!!Leshanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-40324110738233102362011-01-30T23:29:00.002-05:002011-01-30T23:31:37.494-05:00New Circle about to launch - 2 slots left!Hi All - we are about to launch the next Circle of Tea exchange, and there are two slots left. Please email pixielesha@gmail.com if you are interested in joining the circle. You would send out two samples of tea to each person on the list (approx ten memebers, give or take) when it is your turn to "curate" the tea selection.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />-LeshaLeshanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-35018267799433068062010-11-24T12:42:00.001-05:002010-11-24T12:44:18.418-05:00Next Round of Tea Exchange!Since the weather is cooling down, its time for Tea! After the holiday rush (Jan 17th) we will be accepting requests to join the tea exchange, capped to 15 members, who send out tea every two weeks to everyone else on the list - its a great way to try new teas without commitment and to share your favs.<br /><br />Please email us ASAP!Leshanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-28290646037702310712010-06-29T12:28:00.000-04:002010-06-29T12:28:41.863-04:00Tazo Cucumber White<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tazo Cucumber White is on its way!</b>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">This delicate tea is my favorite afternoon brew. It's light and refreshing!&nbsp; I drink it "as is" but it may be nice with honey, too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I included directions for brewing both hot and iced tea. Knowing I would be sending it to you, I tried it iced but didn't care for it prepared that way. If I were to make iced tea with this one again, I'd mix in a little honey while it's hot and then pour over ice.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/TCob7mgqFmI/AAAAAAAAJlE/JVr-fT3F-VI/s1600/IMG_5217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/TCob7mgqFmI/AAAAAAAAJlE/JVr-fT3F-VI/s320/IMG_5217.JPG" /></a></div>Melindanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-3902078657052843582010-06-19T18:41:00.001-04:002010-06-20T19:50:56.701-04:00Pretty Tea Cups!I recently bought this tea cup and saucer (love it!) at my favorite consignment shop. Normally, I drink tea out of a larger, dark mug and was surprised at how enticing the tea looks in this one.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/TB1GPW-JD1I/AAAAAAAAJhc/EhTe2nBQl5k/s1600/IMG_5100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/TB1GPW-JD1I/AAAAAAAAJhc/EhTe2nBQl5k/s320/IMG_5100.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Isn't it pretty? That's the jasmine white tea from <a href="http://poppysprouts.etsy.com/">Poppy &amp; Cinders</a>.</span></div><br />Lovelies from Etsy for sipping your favorite brew:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44855839/pearls-teacup-and-saucer-in-cloud-blue"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/TB1AHa8MMoI/AAAAAAAAJhE/ilBBaKDyDNc/s320/acup1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/backcreekpottery">Back Creek Pottery</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48580933/reclaimed-ivory-fine-china-tea-cup-and"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/TB1AImKkTXI/AAAAAAAAJhM/UWeMj93zBfE/s320/acup2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">by<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mudpuppy"> mudpuppy</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">from Melinda/Autumn_Olive </span></div>Melindanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-64717509963382441992010-06-15T18:26:00.005-04:002010-06-15T18:40:11.865-04:00Another Jasmine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GV849H2NRfI/TBgAN_7kQcI/AAAAAAAAAG0/yCLjaj9Hkrg/s1600/11_1149008494_MjUuanBn-706631.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GV849H2NRfI/TBgAN_7kQcI/AAAAAAAAAG0/yCLjaj9Hkrg/s320/11_1149008494_MjUuanBn-706631.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483132786823152066" /></a>Poppy and I Just shipped our Tea. We love Jasmine and even though the last tea was Jasmine, we decided to stick with our original, because we found an absolutely delicious little blend of Jasmine and White Tea.<div><br /></div><div>Jasmine reminds me of my Travels. In China all "bagged" green tea has a hint of Jasmine. It's so relaxing. My favorite pot of Jasmine was in Paris, where my traveling companion and I were serve a pot of tea so unique and strong I had to look inside. The pot was filled to the brim with fresh, not dried, Jasmine blossoms. Only in Paris.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Tea you will get, has that same wonderful taste. Pour a cup, close your eyes, and imagine you are in exotic places. Enjoy</div>akaCINDERShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06834726645482729838noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-61833582062794207072010-06-02T09:15:00.002-04:002010-06-02T09:24:11.468-04:00The Blooms<font color="#4c2600"><font size=small><font face="copperplate"><br /><br />Hi Teabies!<br /><br />My envelopes are packed, stamped, and ready to head to the post office! While eating my berries and sipping my Revolution Ginger Peach iced tea this morning, I got all whispy thinking about the blooms.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.teavana.com/rs/c/cat/BloomingTeas.jpg"target="_blank"><img src="http://www.teavana.com/rs/c/cat/BloomingTeas.jpg"></A><br /><br />And by blooms I mean blooming tea. One of the most beautiful and relaxing tea experiences! There's nothing like setting a clear carafe in front of you, pouring over the hot water and watching the leaves and petals slowly stretch out into the world!<br /><br /><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3413881360_186b6e3714.jpg"target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3413881360_186b6e3714.jpg"></A><br /><br />I'll be sending out a smaller version than the regular large blooms but they're still a treat to watch as each little Pearl unfurls!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week everyone!<br />Peach<br /><br /><a href=""target="_blank"><img src=""></A></font></font color></font size>ThePeachTreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09443993592130303632noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-92208368095518962942010-05-19T03:05:00.003-04:002010-05-19T03:45:10.599-04:00Teazers and Mangos!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Soooo, I have been tending to my cat and got to take a break for a bit and went to a tea house in my hometown that I had not been before. So my little sister and I got so much into talking with a friend that we never tried the tea! So I will have to go back and try it, but before I announce the tea that I am sending out to you, I thought I would post some pics of Teazer World Tea Market.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thefresnan.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54ee89e6c883301127978542e28a4-500wi"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://thefresnan.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54ee89e6c883301127978542e28a4-500wi" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thefresnan.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54ee89e6c88330111690476c6970c-500wi"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://thefresnan.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54ee89e6c88330111690476c6970c-500wi" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thefresnan.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54ee89e6c8833011169045361970c-500wi"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://thefresnan.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54ee89e6c8833011169045361970c-500wi" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So the tea house was consistently busy and had so many different customers - it was pretty crazy. It's definitely an awesome place to people watch. I just feel bad that I didn't get to try the tea that some say is too expensive. So that I shall save for another blog.</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> ****</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Alrighty! I love summer time because I can't wait to brew this tea and then make it iced. Some drink it hot, but I prefer it to be cold and I put two packets of Stevia in it and that's just perfect for me. So, without further delay...</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://maple.he.net/~copynews/ebay/traderjoesteamangoblack.jpg"><img src="http://maple.he.net/~copynews/ebay/traderjoesteamangoblack.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 390px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I chose to start off with Trader Joe's Black Mango Tea for it's super fruity goodness and because it just feels so refreshing to drink - so definitely save it for a day that's on the warm side! You can add other things to it as suggested, but I like it nice and simple. Hope you all love it! </span></span></div>Jocelyn Pryorhttps://plus.google.com/102270575873345966965noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-15639416999213266642010-05-18T09:15:00.003-04:002010-05-18T09:26:40.630-04:00A confession...<font color="#4c2600"><font size=small><font face="copperplate"><br />I have a confession to make.. <br /><br />I've been cheating on my Tea! I recently discovered that I can drink Iced Coffee w/Soy Milk without it making me feel ill (coffee has an adverse affect on my stomach) and I've fallen madly in love with it. It's been over a month now.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/34621780/iced-coffee-on-a-summer-morning"target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.102873494.jpg"></A><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/34621780/iced-coffee-on-a-summer-morning"target="_blank">print by artThouIndependent</center></A><br /><br />There, it's out, I've said it!<br /><br />However :) This morning I've taken another path. I picked up my 2 delicious looking packets of Tazo Loose Chai Tea and had another idea. I brewed it double strong, iced it and added my soy. And ladies? Ahhhhmmmmmmmmm.....<br /><br />xoxo<br />Peach <br /></font></font color></font size>ThePeachTreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09443993592130303632noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-13600204624127254992010-05-08T15:59:00.005-04:002010-05-08T16:07:35.319-04:00Tea Houses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__quu1oUldBA/S-XEVLQDBNI/AAAAAAAAADU/eu81PG2xCEQ/s1600/ceiling1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 345px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__quu1oUldBA/S-XEVLQDBNI/AAAAAAAAADU/eu81PG2xCEQ/s400/ceiling1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468993190587729106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__quu1oUldBA/S-XEPgT4uRI/AAAAAAAAADM/FjvItw1E64M/s1600/teahouse.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__quu1oUldBA/S-XEPgT4uRI/AAAAAAAAADM/FjvItw1E64M/s400/teahouse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468993093161761042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.boulderteahouse.com/inside.html"></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__quu1oUldBA/S-XD35BAf0I/AAAAAAAAADE/HAHzFlwbpOM/s1600/inside2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 269px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__quu1oUldBA/S-XD35BAf0I/AAAAAAAAADE/HAHzFlwbpOM/s400/inside2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468992687476604738" border="0" /></a>Hello all - wondering what your favorite tea house is. Here's mine so far, located in Boulder, CO. <a href="http://www.boulderteahouse.com/inside.html">Boulder Dunshanbe Teahouse</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Leshanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-81834291713359850332010-05-04T00:36:00.004-04:002010-05-04T01:02:42.729-04:00tea decor & Tazo Chai teaI saw <a href="http://www.casasugar.com/Teapot-Teacup-Themed-Decor-8100185">this post on Casa Sugar</a>, and wanted to share it with you.<br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.136963075.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.136963075.jpg" alt="KEEP CALM AND DRINK TEA, 8x10 Print-(HOPE DIAMOND Color) Customizable Colors" width="430" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://KeepCalmPosters.etsy.com">KeepCalmPosters.etsy.com</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.129722426.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.129722426.jpg" alt="red travels 4-tier antique jewelry stand" width="430" /></a><br /><a href="http://whomadeit.etsy.com"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >whomadeit.etsy.com </span></a><br /><br /><img src="http://images.anthropologie.com/is/image/Anthropologie/860093_whi_b?$redesign-openLarger$" /><br /><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >anthropologie</span></a><br /><br />So you think we could make that lamp? Ah, too late!<br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.137829708.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.137829708.jpg" alt="Tea for Two Lamp" width="430" /></a><br /><a href="http://causerie.etsy.com"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >causerie.etsy.com</span></a><br /><br />I wanted to send out a Tazo Tea that I like ... Tazo Chai.<br />And while I did send you a Tazo Chai tea, <br />it's in a full leaf as opposed to a crushed leaf.<br />While I find it is still good tea, it wasn't quite the same.<br />So boil some water, turn on your lamp, and have some tea.<br />Tell me what you think!<br /><br />Alexalexkellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07573543520434276913noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-23425479587846822412010-05-01T19:38:00.004-04:002010-05-01T19:48:27.818-04:00Tea - not just for drinking anynore<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__quu1oUldBA/S9y9gGzjlVI/AAAAAAAAACQ/Rtln1g_pkzc/s1600/img-thing.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__quu1oUldBA/S9y9gGzjlVI/AAAAAAAAACQ/Rtln1g_pkzc/s400/img-thing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466452407001257298" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">A must have find!!</span><br /><br />Lately we've been lighting candles around the house for a soothing scented atmosphere. By boyfriend started it, and now I have one for each area of the house thank to the Sale at Yankee Candle Company (buy one 22 oz, get the second 1/2 off)<br /><br />I got their Lavender, because its nice and astringent and not cloying, but the real gem was the <a style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W3XAZ2/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&amp;pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&amp;pf_rd_t=201&amp;pf_rd_i=B000JJYIUU&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=1ZXBTB84EE9GWGZKXTA3">Tea and Honey</a><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"> </span>candle. I believe its being discontinued, so you'd have to get it at a brick and mortar store direct or Amazon, but it is fantastic!! I mean, really, an enjoyable scent in every way, and your significant other is guaranteed to enjoy. Here's where to buy, just click <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000W3XAZ2/ref=dp_image_text_0?ie=UTF8&amp;n=284507&amp;s=kitchen">here</a>. I HIGHLY recommend.Leshanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-89475376852909231682010-04-24T09:18:00.004-04:002010-04-24T09:33:24.021-04:00A new tea in your mailbox!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__qlvusrZX3k/S9LxVlIl84I/AAAAAAAAAeE/vYP16c4ozIk/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__qlvusrZX3k/S9LxVlIl84I/AAAAAAAAAeE/vYP16c4ozIk/s400/015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463694651001533314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />This is one of my favorite new finds. Now that the stress of fitting into a bikini has officially begun, any substitute for fattening snacks is welcome and this really does the trick. Well here it is:<br /><br />Davidson's Vanilla Cream Sprice - a dessert tea<br /><br />Full of rich vanilla flavor and the goodness of cinnamon and chamomile. Who needs that third cookie anyway?!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__qlvusrZX3k/S9Lxtnuh6mI/AAAAAAAAAeM/bZngRehUPQ0/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__qlvusrZX3k/S9Lxtnuh6mI/AAAAAAAAAeM/bZngRehUPQ0/s400/012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463695064014383714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Also, I'd like to share with you the fabulous mug my husband drinks his tea from every day. It's made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaidOfClay">Maid of Clay</a> and you can find a listing for this and other gorgeous chunky mugs in her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaidOfClay?section_id=6752199&ga_search_query=mug+cup&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5333215">shop</a>.noblegnomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12640470448883507930noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-64885465058513142082010-04-19T21:46:00.004-04:002010-04-19T21:52:13.048-04:00I Drink my Tea from Glasses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__quu1oUldBA/S80IFpxmiOI/AAAAAAAAACI/RglAO_MRwIc/s1600/il_430xN.114526689.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__quu1oUldBA/S80IFpxmiOI/AAAAAAAAACI/RglAO_MRwIc/s400/il_430xN.114526689.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462030816276547810" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This lovely Vintage Russian Tea Glass Holder(Podstakannik) is from Russia,<br />sold by fellow Etsian<!-- these should be used for columns --><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SilverFromUkraine">SilverFromUkraine.</a></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">I covet!!!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span>Leshanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-63076252251359549432010-04-13T18:38:00.001-04:002010-04-19T09:55:05.626-04:00Yogi Peach Detox and the Cup Cozy of Hot Steeping GoodnessWhen I make a cup of tea, and set it aside to steep - this is how I roll:<br /><br />You'll have to envision this on a desk with a computer....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/S8TsfpXIBKI/AAAAAAAAI38/jLsQouS6VaM/s1600/IMG_3809.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/S8TsfpXIBKI/AAAAAAAAI38/jLsQouS6VaM/s320/IMG_3809.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">First, I get my <a href="http://www.tiffanyhilton.com/portfolio.html">favorite mug</a>, which today is filled with <a href="http://www.yogiproducts.com/products/details/peach-detox/">Yogi Peach Detox</a> tea. It sits upon a cute felt coaster.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/S8TsdTkVhMI/AAAAAAAAI30/p0-dJCgJZ7o/s1600/IMG_3798.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/S8TsdTkVhMI/AAAAAAAAI30/p0-dJCgJZ7o/s320/IMG_3798.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next comes the upcycled<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VividTexture?section_id=5686724"> tea cup cozy</a>. I made this for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VividTexture">the shop</a> but liked it so much that I kept it.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/S8Tshf-_aJI/AAAAAAAAI4E/7ZS3JB5tR4Q/s1600/IMG_3812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/S8Tshf-_aJI/AAAAAAAAI4E/7ZS3JB5tR4Q/s320/IMG_3812.JPG" />'</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">According to<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeshasWorkshop"> Lesha's Workshop</a>, this tea should steep for 10 minutes. Pop the cozy over the cup and it'll stay hot while it steeps.<br /><br />I love this tea: nice warm spices and you can usually get a second pour off of just one tea bag. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yum!</div>Melindanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-78513995883452324112010-04-10T17:07:00.000-04:002010-04-10T17:07:11.311-04:00Tea as Kitchen Decor?<div style="text-align: center;">I found this set of tea-inspired drawer pulls at a second hand shop a few weeks ago. I really like the tea pouring out of the pot into the cup, which is complete with saucer. Too cute. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/S8DiGhMYesI/AAAAAAAAIys/f7ShfZfcfbg/s1600/IMG_3577-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/S8DiGhMYesI/AAAAAAAAIys/f7ShfZfcfbg/s320/IMG_3577-2.JPG" /></a><b>&nbsp;</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>&nbsp;</b><span style="font-size: small;"><b>&nbsp;</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fisforfrank">f. is for frank</a></b> on<a href="http://www.etsy.com/"> Etsy</a> has four different<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fisforfrank?section_id=5518824"> tea-inspired drawer pulls</a>. Here are two of her lovely pieces:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13239845"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/S8Dj1mf74xI/AAAAAAAAIy8/ohnLxxrTWnk/s320/apull1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13261734"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dhtwMbNpYmI/S8Dj7CLwFUI/AAAAAAAAIzE/v3itNEODqPo/s320/apull2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div>Melindanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-20937262046522337202010-04-09T22:05:00.008-04:002010-04-09T22:34:44.388-04:00Peach DeTox by Yogi<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__quu1oUldBA/S7_f8vHfP4I/AAAAAAAAACA/bf3A7aDbVBU/s1600/HF-PeachDeTox-03-Front_Large.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 301px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__quu1oUldBA/S7_f8vHfP4I/AAAAAAAAACA/bf3A7aDbVBU/s400/HF-PeachDeTox-03-Front_Large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458327507929350018" border="0" /></a>So, I'm a little early but here is this fortnight's featured tea we're "circulating." Please post, if you can, when you try it....I'm excited to read your responses!<br /><br />Peach DeTox is made by<a href="http://www.yogiproducts.com/products/details/peach-detox/"> Yogi Teas.</a> Their website is really quite beautiful and gives you all the info you need from ingredients to nutritional info to brewing instructions. <span style="font-weight: bold;">I highly </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">suggest</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> using 10 minutes brew time</span>, especially at high altitudes. If you need your tea scalding, use two bags as suggested by Yogi.<br /><br />I first discovered this tea through a friend (okay, ex-boyfriend) when they gave me some of the Yogi Detox (just Detox). Imagine my surprise to taste.....pepper! But it isn't what you think, even after reading the ingredients in Peach DeTox. I can't speak for the detoxification itself, as I eat horribly, but I 'd like to think I feel better after a week's worth.<br /><br />Another great quality to this tea is its availability. I purchased my latest batch at Winn Dixie of all places - and not over in the organic and health food section, but over by powdered Gatorade, which I also like, diluted. I, however, like Yogi Peach DeTox concentrated. I like having a chance to experience all of its ingredients in turn. I like being able to play a delicious guessing game of unusual and familiar, full bodied but not with an overwhelming herbal (eg. mints) or black tea that brews faster than its compliments.<br /><br />I give this tea <span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">4 CUPS </span>out of 5.<br /><br />Yogi Peach Detox is like a wine - <span style="font-style: italic;">it changes throughout the </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">experience</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>of one sip.</span> Enjoy several on me. xxooLeshanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-35134943062063335532010-04-08T15:38:00.003-04:002010-04-08T16:04:26.040-04:00What Tea Are You?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7sjO2Ux6tls/S74xIq0KNzI/AAAAAAAAAM4/CUbiFqT3y2w/s1600/Picture+3.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7sjO2Ux6tls/S74xIq0KNzI/AAAAAAAAAM4/CUbiFqT3y2w/s320/Picture+3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457853823421396786" /></a> I was thinking about all the different tea varieties out there and thought it would be a really good treasury theme. <div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 26, 139); text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=124564">Treasury: What Tea Are You?</a></span></div><div><br /><div>I happen to love black tea the most out of the four major types of tea and especially if it's a peach or raspberry flavored black tea. It makes me wonder what that might say about me.<div>I like all things rich and warm perhaps? What do you think that your favorite tea says about you? </div><div><br /></div><div>I wanted to find a good quiz to see what specific tea I am and most of them were the teeny-bopper type quizzes with anime pictures, but I did find this one <a href="http://www.blogthings.com/whatkindofteaareyouquiz/">short quiz</a>. I came out to be Chai Tea...</div><div><br /></div><div>This makes me want to have more....tea. </div></div></div>Jocelyn Pryorhttps://plus.google.com/102270575873345966965noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-45035135443766351712010-04-08T01:56:00.004-04:002010-04-08T01:59:03.959-04:00Non Tea Treasury FPI don't know if this will stay up, but a treasury I curated made the front page last night.<br /><br />Now I just have to do a tea one......hm.....<br /><br /><script src='http://www.craftcult.com/vault_widget.js'></script><script> document.write (window.ccvault_widg.framehtml(10253,2,2,2,1,0,0)); </script>Leshanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-57270958630441670582010-04-07T00:28:00.004-04:002010-04-07T00:34:45.730-04:00Who Wants to Twitter?I was wondering if anyone would like to run the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Circle of Tea</span> Twitter account, <a href="http://twitter.com/CircleofTea">CircleofTea</a>. Hell, we can toss it around once a month. I just realized I published a etsy treasury link for my own treasury, and i thought "that's not fair!" So, I can either give out the password, which is fine with me!! or if you feel like admin'ing it, let me know.<br /><br />(Besides, I can't type very well. I am spending all my twitter and Facebook time fixing typos).<br /><br />-LeshaLeshanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7783417432148387002.post-7611714809777556262010-04-06T09:57:00.004-04:002010-04-06T10:06:03.664-04:00One thing I could not live without..<br><br><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iFTi7d5iK-k/S7s-q4Kr64I/AAAAAAAAAVg/9548HBBV6Eo/s1600/Picture+5.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 379px; height: 338px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iFTi7d5iK-k/S7s-q4Kr64I/AAAAAAAAAVg/9548HBBV6Eo/s400/Picture+5.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457024279842122626" /></a><br /><font face="copperplate"><br /><br />Or this could be in the box of "One thing that made my life WORLDS easier"<br /><br />It's called UtiliTEA from <a href="http://www.adagio.com/teaware/utiliTEA_kettle.html?SID=aaf69bac0dc95f2bd4291d54387bf4c2"target="_blank">Adagio.com</A> It even has a wee little temperature dial you can set to white, green or black tea :)<br /><br />And if you've never ordered from them, use this $5 coupon in the next 24hrs!! Code: 9951460790<br /><br />OH, and their White Blueberry is to die for!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Peach<br /><br /><a href=""target="_blank"><img src=""></A><br /><br /></font>ThePeachTreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09443993592130303632noreply@blogger.com4